Summary

Dr. Charles Kanakis is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in internal medicine who has been caring for patients for over five decades. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Cook County Hospital. With 57 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kanakis brings extensive knowledge to his cardiovascular practice. He is fluent in Russian and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Kanakis practices at multiple Advocate Health locations throughout the Chicago area, including Park Ridge, Libertyville, and Barrington, Illinois. His primary affiliation is with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, where he provides comprehensive heart care. He specializes in treating conditions such as dry eyes and blood in urine, while also performing advanced diagnostic procedures including optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kanakis highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5 for his care and expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 57 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, Spanish
  • Cook County Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Charles D Kanakis has 5 locations

Advocate Heart Institute

1875 Dempster St Ste 555Park Ridge, IL 60068
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068

Advocate Condell Medical Center

801 S Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

450 W Il Route 22Barrington, IL 60010

United Shockwave Services Park Ridge

1875 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.8 
4.3 
57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Polish Speaks Polish, Spanish, English Speaks English, Polish
Park Ridge , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charles D Kanakis

  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Charles D Kanakis has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Charles D Kanakis has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Angioplasty
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherectomy
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Brachytherapy
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stress Testing
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

57 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cook County Hospital

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1969

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Charles Kanakis speak?
Dr. Charles Kanakis speaks Russian and Spanish.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Kanakis?
You can find contact information for Dr. Charles Kanakis here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Charles Kanakis affiliated with?
Dr. Charles Kanakis is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
Where is Dr. Charles Kanakis's office located?
Dr. Charles Kanakis's office is located at 1875 Dempster St Ste 555, Park Ridge, IL, 60068.
Does Dr. Charles Kanakis accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Charles Kanakis accepts on their Vitals profile.

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